by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 20, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
It’s heartbreaking to know there’s only so much you can do when someone you love has a problem with addiction. As much as you might try, you’re not responsible for their healing. But your courage to establish firm boundaries will help both of you. What Substance Abuse...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 29, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
Many young adults think that taking club drugs—also known as designer drugs—won’t have serious consequences or put them at risk for addiction. But any substance that prompts a mind-altering effect has the potential to do great harm, and no dance party or concert...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 9, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
In many ways, we respond to the struggles and eventual triumphs of other people because we share a basic humanity: it builds us up to know someone experienced the same difficulties but managed to overcome them. If you’re at a point where a boost in your recovery...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 15, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
You’ve heard the phrase “garbage in, garbage out” right? This adage is certainly true regarding the food we use to sustain better health. After all, there’s a big difference between a whole foods diet and “food” that might fill our...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 28, 2021 | Mental Health, Recovery |
The good news: even if you’ve taken antidepressants for a while, they’re usually non-addictive. The not-so-good news: abruptly stopping your prescribed medication or illicit antidepressants often results in uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Let’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Feb 18, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
A strong immune system is the body’s primary protector against invaders such as the common cold, different flu strains, coronavirus, or other more serious conditions. Unfortunately, many factors compromise the power of this natural defense, including drugs and...
